F9 – Keys to the Kingdom – Matthew 16: 17-20
Key Words: Kingdom of God, Victory, Following Jesus, Confessing Christ
- How do we know the rock Jesus refers to in this passage is Peter’s confession of Jesus rather than Peter himself?
- Refer to 1 Peter 2: 1-8 to view how Peter viewed this concept.
- If the Kingdom of God is where God is King and his will is done (Matthew 6:10), what is God’s will?
- Many respond by saying God’s will must flow from his character, then what is God’s character?
- What adjectives describe God and his character?
- Respond to the following statement: God’s Kingdom is where his rule, in the form of his love, grace, mercy, peace, joy, truth, beauty, forgiveness and salvation, find expression in his creation?
- If this statement is true, then in what ways have we, his people, been given the keys to the kingdom?
- Do you feel the teachings and life of Christ are the keys to unlock the kingdom in our world… explain?